In re the Estate of Young

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bernard M. Bloom, S.

This is a proceeding to construe articles fourth and fifth of the last will and testament of Louise Young, dated March 28, 1983, duly admitted to probate on February 4, 1987. The issue before the court is whether these articles comply with the statutory requirements for revocation of a Totten trust, as set forth in EPTL 7-5.2 (2).

Article fourth of the decedent’s will provides as follows:

"fourth: From those monies presently on deposit in my name in the Dime Savings Bank, located at DeKalb Avenue and Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, I give and bequeath…